After routine nerve block started getting pain on the tops of both hands. I had a virtual visit…read morewith him 2 weeks later and he just shrugged it off. I only had pain in my neck and never in my hands unit saw this man!!! What a mistake. If I could rate him a -5 I would.

What can I say? Five ***** kinda says it all but it's just encapsules (no pun intended) the…read moreappreciation and gratitude I feel for this incredibly caring physician. I suffer from sciatica which stems from a severe case of spinal stenosis. I have seen a few other pain management specialists who have offered me various protocols including otc drugs prescription meds epidural injections etc. with varying degrees of limited relief. The point is seeing Dr. Ahmed has taken my psychological and emotional well being to a new comfort level. Of course he is tops in his field but it's the compassion the care and the time he has taken on so far two appointments to give me some real hope that we can work together to find some resolution to this debilitating pain! Spinal stenosis cannot be cured but there are options to alleviate the pain and get back to a sense of normal life. I trust Dr. Ahmed and I look forward to my follow up appointment. So yes 5 ***** and countless thanks!

I'm having treatment for a frozen shoulder at the West 75th Street location of Spear Physical…read moreTherapy. The place itself is spotless, large and has lots of therapists and clients but plenty of room for everything. The therapist I'm working with, Stephan, is really smart (happens to be a PhD in the field) , very nice, explains everything we're about to do and listens carefully to my questions and reactions to what he's saying and what we're doing. I see that other therapists there also spend time explaining things to their clients. It appears that staff are generally setting a very upbeat tone in the facility. The front desk staff are also very welcoming and nice. Overall I highly recommend Spear and think it's great that they have so many locations.

My Explanation of Benefits and what the insurance company states what I should pay for each visit…read moreis completely different that what Spear charges me. Isn't this insurance fraud? Claiming to take insurance but overcharges the consumer? On one visit EOB states my bill should be $62.77, Spear charged me $225, on another date, EOB says the visit is $40.79, Spear charged me $165. I really don't see how they get to do this?

I'm currently receiving physical therapy at Spear's new location at 82nd Street/Broadway to recover…read morefrom a total knee replacement. My surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery is impressed with my progress , and I made her aware that it's because of the expertise and guidance I'm receiving from Andrea Kwok, Clinical Director at Spear's location at 2273 Broadway. Andrea is exceptional in truly focusing on individuals; she's keenly aware and identifies where I'm having issues with range of motion, pain, and balance difficulties- and then, for my session that day, creates a custom exercise routine to address that day's issues. Her amazing ability to recall my status and issues from my previous session is very impressive and reassures me that I'm receiving expert individual care. She also created an exercise regimen for me to execute at home using the Spear App, which has significantly helped me progress. In two months, I've achieved a knee bend of 124 degrees. I highly recommend that folks needing PT sign up at Spear at 82nd Street on the Westside.

My Explanation of Benefits and what the insurance company states what I should pay for each visit…read moreis completely different that what Spear charges me. Isn't this insurance fraud? Claiming to take insurance but overcharges the consumer? On one visit EOB states my bill should be $62.77, Spear charged me $225, on another date, EOB says the visit is $40.79, Spear charged me $165. I really don't see how they get to do this?

I have been trying to get an appointment for weeks now. I have been calling and leaving messages…read more They do not answer the phone. They do not respond to messages. Previous experience in-person with the staff has been abysmal because they are rude and hostile. Basically every other review points this out too. It's a shame cause Dr. Mohen is great but it's literally impossible to reach her. I guess I am not her patient anymore because it's impossible to schedule an appointment. It also took me months to get my medical records from them. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU.

Not that this will go anywhere but I would never recommend. I went to the Park ave location. The…read morestaff is RUDE AF and coming from me thats never good because it takes one to know one. They told me the day before my appointment in text that I now had a $250 copay which I did not see because I was working. When I went to the office the doctor wouldnt see me because I did not HAVE the copay. She could ABSOLUTLEY HEAR what was going on in the waiting room and she choose to not advocate FOR THE PATIENT AT ALL. Now I have Tox that I basically have to give to myself bc no other doctor with take it from another office and my isurance wont fill it for 3 months, fuck me right. I am only the patient. Who gives a fuck about me though

I have been seeing Jon Doyle at Spear for two months and I'm very happy there. The facility is…read moreclean, neat and cheery, and everyone is respectful and friendly. I have been making a lot of progress with recovery from my injury and I am sure that's because of Jon's guidance. He's very careful to always check in with me and make sure that I'm working hard enough, but not too hard, and that nothing ever hurts. It's a big open space, staffed by about 2-4 therapists at a time plus 1-4 assistants and students (plus client care staff at the front). Intake appointments are never double-booked, so you've got your therapist's full attention. After that, it seems that patients are scheduled about 1-2 per PT every half hour, for each hour-long session. I have not found it to be a problem to have Jon working with me and other patients at the same time. He always starts a session by talking with me and giving me his full attention. Often when I am doing an exercise that I already know and feel comfortable with, he will step away to work with another patient for a few minutes. Sometimes he'll spend the first 30 min of my appointment with me, then give a list of exercises to one of the assistants and have them walk me through them. But when I need his help, he's always there. At the end of a session, they always offer ice or heat to cool down and rest. Maybe it's the endorphins from having just worked my body, or maybe it's the healing vibes in the air, but I always get a warm fuzzy feeling watching everyone else in the room. Everyone is either working to become stronger, or helping others heal their bodies. It's a beautiful thing.

The therapists here are good (the only reason it's two stars), but the way they schedule is…read moreridiculous. The therapists have little time with you because they're bouncing back and forth between patients and that is when they HAVEN'T double-booked (which they call "accommodation" as though they asked you if it was alright to do).

I felt that I had landed in medical heaven after seeing Dr. Mahajer! He took me seriously and…read moretreated me with kindness and respect, but still managed to be light-hearted about it. He listened very carefully to my description of the pain I was suffering in my foot and how it was affecting me. He knew exactly what to do and suggested a clear and conservative treatment path to begin with. I absolutely recommend Dr. Mahajer and wish that I could see him for every ailment that I ever suffer!

From the owner: Dr. Mahajer's goal is to restore a person's sense of well-being and improve functional outcomes in…read morethose with arthritis, bursitis, disc herniation, disc degeneration, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis which cause neck pain, back pain, joint pain or nerve pain like sciatica.

Dr. Rosenthal is truly a one-of-a-kind practitioner. As a Physiatrist, she was able to research the…read moreroot cause of my knee discomfort. Through hand manipulation / examination she determined I needed to strengthen my quadriceps and provided a course of exercise. Her ability to listen to the patient and direct approach make her a true clinician.

An elderly family member of mine was seeing Dr Lillie once a year for a number of years for a…read moremedical marijuana prescription - a mere formality in obtaining THC products in the state of NY. It was a flat rate of X dollars each year. Recently, Dr Lillie quietly only renewed for 6 months (conveniently right before NY goes legal and we won't need her script anymore since anyone can now purchase without a medical reason). The dispensary noticed this and notified us they could not continue to give us meds because of this. When we called Dr Lillie, she offered to fix the problem FOR ADDITIONAL MONEY!!! This is the sign of a Doctor who is in things for the money. Not a good sign for anyone seeking the care of a genuinely caring individual. Secondly, this would be a great time to mention that my family member was never happy seeing this woman because she always rushed her out of her office! And old lady at that!! Lastly, in the midst of all this, we found another doctor who gave us the script for 1/3 of her price! What a RIP OFF!!! People like this disgust me. Hanging out on their yachts and ripping off poor people. You're going to the weed hell lady!!

Never met her. A fellow and a resident came in. Explained I was in horrendous knee pain. Ordered…read morex-rays that were not approved of. No one gave any other suggestions about what was to be done if anything. That was an absolutely wasted time and money. I have had knee problems for 40 years and at times have been to physical therapy etc or given something like meloxicam but absolutely zilch. Not even a follow up call from the office to tell me the x-rays were denied. My husband begged me to see someone - well I picked the wrong doctor's office.

Dr.Patel is a liar, a Butcher & a Back Staber ( literally). She deceived me into having a "Mild…read moreProcedure" to remove a piece of my L4/L5 herniated disc that was pressing against my spine. She let one of her groupies , play doctor with my body. I felt like a piece of meat being devoured by a bunch of Hienas. They poked my spine. It was like a horror movie. I never felt so much pain in my life. I am still feeling the pain one month later. Now I am feeling worse than before the surgery. She charged my insurance $30,000. When I complained about it, she gave me a lot of mambo jamboree and told to look fora Real Surgeon. She is only a Pain management whatever....

Dr. Phil is wonderful. I had pain from lower back to my neck. He examined me, gave me a diagnosis…read moreand fixed my pain on the spot. While giving me an adjustment he explained what he was doing, had a calming voice and then proceeded with acupuncture. In addition, he is very accessible so that time of visit was easy to schedule. He follows Covid Protocols and office is clean. He accepts many insurance plans, is warm, friendly and very talented. I highly recommend him.

Love Dr. Phil and his team (shout-out to Ram for his PT work and to Unisha for her prompt responses…read moreto all my requests!). I've been four times now to his office, and each time, he gets me in there within minutes and seems to have a whole treatment plan for my sciatica. So it's like a one-stop shop for me: acupuncture, PT bodywork, triggerpoint injections, red light therapy, adjustments. I'm in and out in 45ish minutes and I think it's all helping to get things to open up some more. Dr. Phil's a gregarious and lovable guy with a lot of good energy, experience, and knowledge... and thankfully he is covered by my insurance. My last acupuncturist on the UWS worked wonders, but it was out-of-pocket and my wallet took a bit of a hit (but I'd recommend her endlessly too!).

Dr. Ciccone came highly recommended, and I can attest that indeed he should be. He did not just go…read moreto school to become a doctor; this man was born to become a doctor. When he sees a patient, or even talks to one on the phone, it is clear that he is not simply fulfilling his duties in a professional manner, he truly wants to help that person feel better. Pain management is a specialty that requires a particularly strong sense of compassion, and Jeffery Ciccone has that in abundance. The comparison between him and my previous pain management doc, who merely administered injections and wrote prescriptions in a rather dispassionate fashion, is about as stark as it gets. Dr. C was right there with me, almost sharing my pain until I could finally have the surgery required to deliver me from it. Thank God I found him. Oh, and by the way, the surgeon to whom he referred me turned out to be one of the preeminent hip surgeons in the world (Dr. Darwin Chen). Before Dr. Ciccone, I was in terrible shape, could scarcely sleep due to the intense, sharp-as-a-knife pain, could hardly walk a block-and-a-half without stopping to lean against a building and wince and moan out loud; today, I am riding my bicycle again, standing up out of the saddle to grind up hills, and doing the 30 stories of stairs in my building for indoor workouts. Amazing. And I will never forget what Jeff Ciccone did for me.